The most important step in developing skillful speech is to think before speaking.

Allan Lokos
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There is a big difference between thinking before speaking and just talking without thinking. For example, when you talk you should express the right thoughts in the right words in a way that is easy to understand. This can be done by using good grammar, paying attention to word choice, and anticipating the listener’s needs by being aware of what they have said in the past or could say next.

Source: Patience: The Art Of Peaceful Living

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